Lochnagar Whisky

Lochnagar Whisky Distillery was burnt down in unknown circumstances in 1824 and a replacement was again the victim of fire in 1841. In 1845 John Begg built the "new" Lochnagar Whisky Distillery which was awarded its Royal Warrant in 1848 when John Begg invited Prince Albert to visit the Lochnagar Whisky Distillery from the nearby Balmoral Castle, the Queen's residence in the Highlands.The next day the distillery was visited by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children. Age old traditions and craftsmanship produce one of Scotland's most exclusive single malt whiskies. Today Royal Lochnagar is owned by Diageo and the distillery produces a relatively small amount of whisky, most of which is used in Johnnie Walker black and blue label.